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The ratio x : y is equal to 2 : 5y. Work out the value of x.
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The ratio x : y is equal to 2 : 5y.
Work out the value of x.

User Andrew Goedhart
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Answer:

x = 2/5.

Explanation:

x/y = 2/5y

2y = 5xy

2 = 5x

x = 2/5.

User Nicolas Tyler
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Answer:

2/5

Explanation:

x/y = 2/5y

or, x= 2/5

User Pacemaker
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